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The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature. Which, of the statements: given, above is/are correct? () @ 1 only | ®) 2 only 1 (q Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor ad’ 3, With reference to 8th August, 1942 in © “Indian history, which one of the {following statements is correct? [@)‘The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC. | The Viceroy’s Executive Council |e was expanded to include more & Indians. c ei | (e) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces. © (a) Cripps proposed an’ Indian Union ie with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over. tho. among the following is associated ‘with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient_Indim ‘nglish? (aq) Bal Gangadhar Tilak“ py Jawaharlal Nehru ig) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi igious lyrics in (a) Sarojini Naidu with reference to medieval India, which ‘one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size? a), Paragana—Sarkar—Suba (b) Sarkar—Paragana—Suba (e) Suba—Sarkar—Paragana | (dj) Paragana—Suba—Sarkar ‘Who among the following was associated ‘as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School? (a) ‘Annie Besant (b) Debendranath Tagore (@) Ishwar' Chandra Vidyasagar (d) Sarojini Naidu 7.'n the ‘context of Colonial India, Shah y Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal ;,and) Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are temembered as (@) leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott -) Movement () members of the _Interim Government in 1946 () members of the Drafting Committee inthe Constituent Assembly tiers of the Indian National Army é THEPTOS(+) ith reference to Indian’ history; which of the following. statements. is/are correct? 1,” The Nizamat of ‘Arcot emerged’ out of Hyderabad State, 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out : of Vijayanagara Empire. 3. Rohillthand Kingdom was, formed out of the territories occupied by | Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct “answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 (®) 2 only () 2and 3% (@ 3 ony 9. Which one of the following statements is correct? (@j/ Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river. (®) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river. () Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the u gorge of Narmada river. (@) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river. 10. Consider the following. statements : 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2.” The demand that Bangla’has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Which of the above statements is/are correct? q (a) 1 only () 2 only () Both 1 and 24% (@) Neither 1 nor 2 BXC-U-FTHI/68B Aya, with reference to Chausath Yogini " -Temple)situated near Morena, consider the following statements; 1, It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 9. It is the only circular temple built in India. pagans 3, It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. » ‘Its design has given rise to “a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building, Which of the statements given above are correct? : (a): and 2 () 2 and 3 only (1 and 4-7 (d) 2,3 and 4 & Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of Water harvesting and management iby building a series of dams and wghannelizing water into connected Teservoirs? Dholavira C~ (6)" Kelibangan (6) Rakhigarhi (Ropar [P.1.0.13. In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located? 1, Broach “ 2. Chicacole 3. Trichinopoly Select the, correct answer using the code given below. (@ 1 ey 4 () Land 2 (©) 3 only (@) 2and3 m the ‘decline of Guptas until the sise.of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. ‘The Guptas of Magadha ~~ ‘The-Paramaras of Malwa 3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar 4. The’ Maukharis of Kanauj >~ 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri ‘The Maitrakas of Valabhi, Select the ‘correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1,2 and 5 (b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 fo) 2,3 and 4.7% (a 5 and 6 BXC-U-FTHI/68B According to Portuguese writer the women in Vijayanagara Empire werg expert in which of the following arene Nuniz, 1." Wrestling 9. Astrology “. 3, Accounting - Soothsaying a Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@ 1,2 and 3 only 0) 1, 3.and 4 only (9 2 and 4 only (1,2, 3 and 4 ¢ 16. With reference to. Madanapalle of "Andhra Pradesh, ‘which one of the following statements is correct? (a). Pingali Venkayya designed the tricolour Indian National Flag here. () Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India Movement of Andhra region from here. () Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to English here, (2) Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Gleott set up headquarters of Theosophical Society first here. [P.7.0.17. Consider the following pairs : ( Historical place) "( Well-known for) 1. Burzahom 2. ‘Chandra- ketugarh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only +. (0) Vand 2° (o) 3. only (@ 2and3/ 18. Corisider the following statements : 1, It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Ghengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was) during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied, Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@ 1 only (@) Lande (ce) 3 only (@ 2and3~ BXC-U-FTHI/68B Rock-cut shrines + Copper artefacts |/ 9;) Co! () &) with reference to nsider the following statements 4: St Prancis ‘Xavier was one of the founding members: of the Jesuit Order. gi St. Francis Xavier edn Goa and a church is dedicated to him there, o> The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year, _/ Which: of the statements given above are correct? fa) 1 and 2 only (0) 2 and 3 only (9 1 and 3 only (a 1,2 and 3 the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? ‘" Mitakshara was the civil law for ‘upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. 2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim, right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property. 3, The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of ‘a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2) 1 and 2 @) 2 only ( 1ana3 (@) 3 only [P.7.0.21. The money: multiplier in’/an’ economy increases with which one of the following? i (a) Increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio in the banks (2) Increase in the Statutory Liquidity Ratio in the banks (@] fAverease in the banking, habit of the people (a) Increase in the population of the country 22. With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be .caused/ increased by which of the following? 1. Expansionary policies / 2, Fiscal stimulus 3) Inflation-indexing wages / . 4. Higher purchasing power J 5. Rising interest rates Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 4 onlyt (o) 3, 4 and 5 only + () 1,2, 3 and 5 only (a) 1,2, 3,4 ands BXC-U-FTHI/68B ference to’ India, consid ‘23; With re ider the Dun a saeaternen tsi 1, Retail investors through demat account can invest in “Treagu, Bills’ and ‘Government of Tdi Debt Bonds’ in primary market, 2.) The ‘Negotiated Dealing System. Order Matching’ is a government securities trading platform of the < serve Bank of India; 3./ The ‘Central Depository Services Ltd.’ is jointly promoted by the + 6) Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange. * Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) Loonly b £ @) 1and2t - (c) 3 only (@ 2anda% . (min reference to WaterCredit’, consider the following statements : 1, It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health i ‘Organization and the World Bank. 3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without ' ‘depending on’ subsidies. Which ofthe statements given above are correct? /(@ 1 dnd 2 only (®) 2 and 3 only 6 Yl and 3 only : @ 1,2ena3 [P.7.0.25. In India, the central bank’s* function as the ‘ender of last resort’ usually Tefers to which of the following? 1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when they’ fail to borrow from other sources 2. _ Providing liquidity tothe bpnks having a temporary crisis budgetary deficits Ss Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1and2 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3% © <(@ Bonly ae 26. ‘R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes @ tool available for promoting the adoption of (a) environmentally responsible prac- tices in electronics recycling industry (b) “ecological management of Wetlands of, International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention () sustainable practices in the : cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands (4) Environmental Impact’ Assessment” in the exploitation of natural resources 6 BXC-U-FTHI/68B Lending to governments to finance 13 a7. Why is there @ concem about copper smelting plants? 1. They, may release jethal quantities of carbon. monoxide into environment. 2, The copper slag can cause the i leaching of some heavy metals into environment. ‘They may release sulphur dioxide * as a pollutant. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and’3 only (o) 1 and 3 only i @. 1,2 and 3 7 28) With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements : 1. It isa product of oil refineries. @ ‘Some industries use it to generate power, Its use causes. sulphuy-emissions into’environment. Which of the statements given above are correct? (2) “1 and 2 only (6) 2 and 3 only (© 1 and 3 only @ 12nd 3,7 ae [P.1.0.“29. What is blue carbon? (g/Carbon captured by ‘oceans and coastal ecosystems (b) Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils (c) Carbon contained in petroleum and natural gas (@) Carbon present in atmosphere 30. In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to. be found surviving on a surface without soil? 1. Fern 2 Ushen / 3. er 4... Mushroom t Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 4 only (®) 2 only (c) 2and3 & (a) 1,3 and 4 BXC-U-FTHI/68B Consider the following statements ; 1, The Governor of the Reserve Rant of India (RBI) is appointed bye Central Government.” 2, Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest. A 3, » The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act. Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1 and 2 only \, (b) 2 and 3 only / () 1 and 3 only ~ (@) 1,2 ana 3, ith’ “reference ..to casual workers employed in“ India, consider the following statements : 1, Ally casual workers are entitled ‘for Employees Provident Fund coverage. 2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment. 3. The government can by notification specify that an establishment or industry shall Pay wages only through its bank account. Which of the above statements are correct? () 1 and 2 only ()" 2 and 3 only (2) 1 and 3 only (a). 1,2 and 3 [P.T.0.3. Which among the following steps “is /most likely to be taken’at the time of an cconomic recession? (a) Cut in tax rates accompanied by increase in interest rate.” () Increase in expenditure on public projects (co) Increase in tax rates accompanied by reduction of interest rate (a) Reduction of expenditure on public projects }. Consider the following statements : Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if a 1. price of its substitute increases price of its complement increases 3. the good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increases its price falls / Which’ of the “above ‘statements are correct? (a) 1 and 4 only. f (b) 2,3 and 4 () 1,3 and4 (4) 1,2 and 3 BXC-U-FTHI/68B oy gs, with ieference to Urban Cooperative anks’,in India, consider the following statements 1, ‘They are supervised and regulat spy local boards set up by the State Governments, + 2, They can issue equity shares and preference shares. “gpiThey’iwere brought under the purview of the Banking Regulation ‘Act, 1949 through an Amendment in'1966. : Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) “() (¢) 1 only 2 tas only 44 1 and 3 only 1, 2and/3” (Be) tnatan” covernment Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following? (16 Actions of the United States Federal Reserve 2. Actions of the Reserve Bank of India 3: short-term interest Tnilation a ee Select the correct answer using the code given below, (P.O.sider the following : a9. which one of the following etecrs o¢ X a Motion of black money in pe Foreign currency convertible bonds trem the main CAUSE of worn iS NAS % Ty to the pete f Indi 2 _.. 2 \Foreign institutional investment Government of India? r With certain conditions aes 3 Global depository receipts fa) Diversion of resources to the 4, . f real Non-resident external deposi Lucire nee posits investment in luxury housing Which of the above can be included in y Foreign Direct Investments? . (b) Investment in unproductive ' (a) 1,2 and3 activities and purchase of precious stones, jewellery, gold, etc. (b) 3 only () 2 and 4 " = (). Large donations to political parties (@ Landa “Vand” growth of regionalism 38. Consider the following statements : (a 7s of revenue to the State The effect of devaluation of a currency a ee is that it necessarily improyee!)the: ene et 40. Which. one of the following is likely to the domestic, eepprta) inthe foreign be the most inflationary in its effects? markets cee i a 2., increases the foreign value of domestic currency ~ (a) Repayment of public debt 3. improves the trade balance w*~ ‘(b)' Borrowing from the public to, Which of the above statements is/are finance a budget deficit correct? ; ‘ (@) 1 only.“ (9 Borrowing from the banks to & finance a budget deficit < () 1 and 2 : () 3 only 0 ion of new money to finance (@ 2 and 3 joes iget deficit BXC-U-FTHI/68B. [P.7.0.\ “41. Which one of the following is) used in 42. Consider the reparing a natural mosquito repellent? (a) Congress grass (®), Elephant grass (@ \Lemongrass_~ (d). Nut grass following. kinds of organisms : 1. Copepods j 2.” Cyanobacteria ys 3. Diatams 4. Foraminifera Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans? (a) 1and2 - (b) 2 and 3/ () 3 and 4b @ Land 440 () Consider the following animals : 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of. the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/ protect ite/their vulnerable parts? (@ land 24 () 2 only y (¢) 3 only.e @ 1and3/ BXC-U-FTHI/68B 21 Pe ‘aa, with ereference to the New yory Declaration on Forests’, which of the following statements are correct? {It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014, 2, . It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. — 3. It is a legally binding international declaration. |, It ig endorsed by governments, big ,companies and indigenous communities. 5, India was.one of the signatories at its inception. Z ‘Select’ the correct answer using the ‘code given below. @ 12 4nd 4/ (b) 1,3 and 5~" % “o)B'and 4+ (@2 and 5 48. Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? Brakes of motor vehicles Engines of motor vehicles Microwave stoves homes _ Power plants Telephone lines Select ¢ correct answer using the code given below. (@)1,2,.3 and 5 only (8), 2 and 4 only (3, 4 and 5 only ( 42,13, 4 and 3/¢ Which one’ of the following is a filter @) ‘he ‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported _ feeder? by UNEP, has been developed for (a) Catfish {a assessing the carbon footprint of 2 building operations around the (2)\ Octopus world. (c) Oyster (m) enabling commercial farming @ Paican //” entities around the world to enter \ carbon emission trading - in case of which one of the following (enabling governments to assess the biogeochemical cycles, the weathering _ overall carbon footprint caused by of rocks is the main source of release _», otheir countries =. of nutrient to enter the cycle? i ~ ae ssessing the overall carbon foot- (a) Carbon cycle /~ Fint caused by the use of fossil Bp NiSSas Ge fuels by the world in a unit time (9) Phosphorus oye“ fa), Sulphur cycle = Which of the following have species that can’ establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms? “48. Which of the-following are detritivores? 1. Barthworms Cnidarians Jellyfish 2. Fungi Minipedes St t 2. 3. 4. Seahorses 5, 3. Protozoa ~ Woodlice _ Select the correct answer using the code given below. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@) 1 and 2 only (a) 1,2 and 4 onlyx ©) 2, 3,4 and 5 only 4 (®) 2 and 3 only () 3,3 and 5 only © 1 and 3 only (@) 1, 2,3, 4nd 5 (a 1,2end3,/ “U-FTHI/68B as [P7.0.‘Under © the ~ Indian’ < Constitution, 54. Constitutional’ government means centration of wealth violates , representative government ‘the tht to Ex it % Konuertarae “py a government whose Head enjoys % nominal powers Di Principles of $ ae ease f State tals ata ‘government whose Head enjoys i real powers “© Rito Fe Pk (a) a government limited by the terms of the Constitution “ “ (d) the Concept of Welfare 65. With’ ,feference: to’ India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to a a i Sle He - e);-pre-historic cave paintings ‘dance forms SPar Northwest India musical instruments Property in India? (a) Legal right available to citizens only, / (6) Legal right available to any person Fundamental Right available to citizens only 1. Bharat: Ratna and Padma Awards “are titles under the Article 18(1) of “| the Constitution of India, © nich cov¥e* cle / Padma Awards, which were i “] “imstituted in the year 1954, were , What was the exact constitutional status Suspended only once. -9vet ev! of India on 26th January, 1950? SEGA Ae Aube of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum. of five!in a particular year. Neither Fundamental, Right nor legal right oetrek fa) A Democratic Republic ee ‘A Sovereign Democratic Republic ‘A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic id) A Sovereign Socialist Secular © Democratic Republic . U-FTHI/68B a [p70\ \ ) Consider the following statements + Statement 1; . The United Notions Capital \, Development Fund (UNCDF) and \the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad ng 2020 Tree City of the World, ~ Statement 2 : Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? : ie) Poe Statement 1 and Statement 2 fare correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1 Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1 Statement” 1 is | correct Statement 2 is not correct Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct but Consider the following statements in respect of the Laurevs World Sports Award which was’ instituted in the year 2000 : (@) ) (C} American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. ‘The: award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of _ times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1,2 and 3 27 (mu tho following statements in re 1 spect of the 32nd Summer Olympicg ; ‘phe officlal motto for this Olympics is ‘A Now World’. leet ae 2, Sport Climbing, Surfing, iy Skateboarding” Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics. Which of. the above statements is/are correct? _ (a) 1 only (®), 2 only ‘ Both 1 and a (@) Neither 1 nor 2“ 60, Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test ‘Championship : 1... The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. New: Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England, Which’ of the above statements is/are (@) Aven, () 2 omy © Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor ay [P.10.‘Right to the City’ isan agreed homan, right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each.country in this regard, (Right to the City’ gives every Occupant of the city.the right to reclaim public spaces and public Participation in the city. ‘Right to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city. Which of the statements: given above is/are correct? jth reference to India, consider the following statements : J, Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not (in jail. ~ = 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the cour! Which of the statements given above is/are correct? V@ 1 only %) 2 only. L () Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 29 jwith reference to India, consider the following statements : 1, When’ a prisoner makes out ‘a sufficient case, parole cannot be 4 denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, _, Which. of the statements given above *"'jg/are correct? (a) 1 only 64.) At the ‘national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes ‘and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers [Recognition’ | of Forest Rights) Act, 20002. é * (@) Ministry of Environment, Forest and) Climate Change (2) . Ministry of Panchayati Raj ¢-3(Q.;, Ministry of Rural Development « (@). Ministry of Tribal Affairs/- * 65. legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority @n unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in‘ the matier_of Spnieaton of Jaw_violtee whieh éne of thes Mollowing. Articles of tHe Constitution of India? (@) Article 14 (8). Article 28, ( Article’39 () Article!agyy 9°66: Which one of; the following” in: Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that itis ral In character? " [SS fa) The independence of judiciary is safeguarded. (b) The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units, “Y(e) The Union Cabinet can have elected —_ representatives regional parties. from (@ The’ “Fundamental \ Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law, 67, Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’? = rf Val A community of __persons permanently occupying a definite territory independent _of external control. and possessing an organized goverment nized _ government (b) A politically organized people of a definite territory and possessing an authority to govern them, maintain law and order, protect their natural rights and safeguard their means of sustenance “() A number of persons who have been living in a definite territory for a very long time with their own culture, tradition and government , {d) A society permanently living in 4 definite territory with a central authority, an executive responsible to the central authority and an independent judiciary BXC-U-pTHI/esB 31 ‘with fefererice’ 10 Indian judi, ‘consider the following statements” nny retired judge of the gy Court of India can be called bach ns sit and act a8 a Supreme Cony judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India ° 2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement fasithe Supreme Court does, * Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only“ (b) 2only (6) Both 1 and 20 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 69, With reference to India, consider the following statements : 41, There is only one citizenship and one domicile. ar A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. A foreigner once granted the ( citizenship’ cannot be deprived ‘of, it under any circumstances. + * Which /of the statements given above is/are correct?, (@) 1 only: ()” 2 only + ts (1 and'3 < (@) 2nd 3, Which ‘one of the following factors: Constitutes the best safeguard of liberty , ina liberal democracy? s @ A committed judiciary” () Centratization of powers - (¢) Elected government (@ Separation of powers [pn0.Which of the conditions? 1." Burrowing animals and termites 2 Fire = 3. Grazing herbivores ~~ 4 seasonal raintall 5. Soil properties ; Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@ (b) (co) 2 (a land 2 4and5 < 2,3 and 4-~ 1,3and5% , 72. With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements : 1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. * The amount of water in polar | > Gee caps and glaciers is more than & the amount of groundwater. ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (bo) 2 only. () Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 33 (®) Consider the following statements 1.” Moringa, (drumstick tree) is leguminous evergreen tree) 9. Tamarind tree is_endemic in South Asia. 3. In India, most of the tamarind ig collected a8 minor forest produce: UC India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa. ie = 5. Seeds of motinga and tamarind can be used: in the production of . diofuels. 3 _Which of the statements given above # are correct?” 7 SEAR “a 1) 2,4 and 5 (@ 3, 4 and 5 Mo) T}i3" and’4 @ 1,23 and 5 74. The’ black cotton soil of India has been formed due tothe weathering of (2) brown forest soil ®) fissure volcanic rock () granite and schist () shale’ and limestone [P1.0.Genetic en, ting is ied i the development ofthese sees of these vaccines, Bacteria and viruse; ‘ctor 7 eS are used ag Which of the statem ents given are correct? abo Neither 1-nor 2 the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements : Passing on mitochondrial discases from parent to child can be prevented’ by mitochondrial "replacement therapy either befare "or after in_vitro fertilization of egg. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and rot from father, /- ich of the statements given above clonal propagation of crop plants developing genetically modified crop plants production of plant growth substances production of biofertilizers 35 ai ker, the ee ih ‘edn’ cboved ae saintly upon which of the following 1,. Area of the hole in the ig“ 2, ‘Temperature of the flame 3, Weight of the lid Select the correct answer using the “ Gode given below. (q) 1 and 2 only 14 (Oe 2,and 3 only HQ) Vand 3 only 1/2 and 3 Which of the above can be cultured in artificial /synthetic ‘medium? (a) 1 and 2 only (0) 2 and 3 only (e) 1 and 3 only a1, 2 and 3 (e2)canie the following statements : iL denoviruses have single-stranded ‘an ‘adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by retrovirus. Which of the-statements given above is/are cotrect? () 1 only ) 2 only (9 Both 1 ana2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2. oS PIEO.|) How is permaculture farming different «from conventional chemical farming? Permaculture farming, discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are pre- dominant. r Conventional chemical farming can cause increase in‘ soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming. easily possible in semi-arid regions but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but’ not © necessarily so in 7 (#) Frait-ripening Siibatanees L Select the correct answer using the code given below. @ ante ze ; "(gj Toiletries (b):2 only. 1 and 3 onl 3 oe Y 96. Which one of the following is & reason why astronomical distances fare measured in light-years? (c),; Reused plastic containers (@) 1,2and3 93. The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the s St (a) Distances among stellar bodies do context of Bee change. (a) genes introduced in the genetically modified plants () Gravity of stellar bodies does not change. (b) development of India’s own satellite navigation system 5 oa 5‘ Light al straight (¢) radio collars for wildlife tracking ight always travels in (q) spread of viral diseases (4) Speed of light is always sa™m° .0. BXC-U-FTHI/68B a1 pen —97. We adopted parliamentary democracy ‘based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model? 1, As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited. wa 2, In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by ‘the Supreme Court, ~~ Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only @) 2 only {c) Both 1 and Al (@) Neither 1 nor 2 98, With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements : 1. N. Gopalaswamy —_lyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it. 2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) 1 only (b) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 me (@) Neither 1 nor 2 BXC-U-FTHI/68B 99."'Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India? (a) Article 15 (b) Article 19 (c) Article 24,7 (d) Article 29 100. Consider the following statements : 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in ‘one Lok Sabha’election from three 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her __ party, should bear the ‘cost of bye elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only a (b) 2 only () Land 3x (@) 2and3., [Pm0. ClearIAS.com